EAS Practice Overview for Nursing Programs
The TEAS exam tests four subject areas:
1. Reading
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Key skills: Reading comprehension, analyzing text structure, understanding arguments
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Practice tip: Read science articles and patient case studies. Summarize main ideas.
2. Math
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Key skills: Arithmetic, algebra, percentages, measurements, data interpretation
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Practice tip: Review ratios, proportions, basic formulas (e.g., BMI = weight/height²), and unit conversions.
3. Science
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Key skills: Human anatomy and physiology, life science, earth science, scientific reasoning
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Practice tip: Focus on the digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems. Know basic chemistry and the scientific method.
4. English and Language Usage
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Key skills: Grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, vocabulary
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Practice tip: Practice proofreading and correcting sentences. Review root words, prefixes, and suffixes common in medical terms.
🧠 Study Resources
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ATI Testing (official site): www.atitesting.com
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Mometrix or Kaplan TEAS books – great for full-length practice tests
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YouTube channels: "Nurse Hub" and "Smart Edition Academy"
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Free practice tests: uniontestprep.com, teaspracticetest.com
2. What is the author’s tone in the following sentence?
“The hospital was buzzing with life, but tension lurked beneath the surface.”
A. Joyful
B. Calm
C. Anxious
D. Indifferent
🗓️ Study Plan (4 Weeks Example)
Week | Focus Areas |
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1 | Reading + Basic Math |
2 | Science: A&P + Chemistry |
3 | English Grammar + Reading |
4 | Full-length timed practice tests |
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📘 TEAS Reading Practice
1. Which of the following is a primary purpose of an expository text?
A. To entertain
B. To persuade
C. To explain
D. To express emotion
✅ Correct Answer: C. To explain
2. What is the author’s tone in the following sentence?
“The hospital was buzzing with life, but tension lurked beneath the surface.”
A. Joyful
B. Calm
C. Anxious
D. Indifferent
✅ Correct Answer: C. Anxious
🔢 TEAS Math Practice
3. What is 40% of 250?
A. 60
B. 80
C. 100
D. 120
✅ Correct Answer: B. 100
4. Convert 5/8 into a decimal:
A. 0.25
B. 0.5
C. 0.625
D. 0.75
✅ Correct Answer: C. 0.625
🔬 TEAS Science Practice
5. Which organ is responsible for filtering blood in the human body?
A. Heart
B. Kidney
C. Liver
D. Lung
✅ Correct Answer: B. Kidney
6. Which of the following best describes the function of the alveoli?
A. Pump blood through the heart
B. Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs
C. Absorb nutrients in the intestine
D. Produce white blood cells
✅ Correct Answer: B. Exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide in the lungs
📝 TEAS English & Language Usage
7. Choose the sentence with correct punctuation:
A. She likes swimming, hiking and to bike.
B. She likes swimming, hiking, and biking.
C. She likes swimming hiking, and biking.
D. She likes, swimming, hiking and biking.
✅ Correct Answer: B. She likes swimming, hiking, and biking.
8. What is the meaning of the prefix “hypo-” in the word “hypoglycemia”?
A. Over
B. Normal
C. Under
D. Beside
✅ Correct Answer: C. Under